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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 661.17 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 661.17 and 166.87 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 661.17 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/661.17 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 661.17 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 110,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,329.44/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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